Imperial County Archives

Imperial County Fire battling brush fire near Brawley

September 17, 2020 12:07 PM Gianella Ghiglino

The Fire Chief for Imperial County Fire Department, Juan Rodelo, said as of this afternoon, 42 acres have burned.…

Border restrictions extended until October 21

September 17, 2020 2:56 PM Sumiko Keil

Essential travel extended until October…

ECPD officer to stand trial in November

September 16, 2020 4:06 PM Alexandra Rangel, Brandon Mejia

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – An El Centro police officer will stand trial on charges of assault and false imprisonment. Court records show…

Honoring those who died while crossing the border

September 16, 2020 12:28 PM Gianella Ghiglino

To kick off Hispanic Heritage month community members gathered at the Terrace Park Cemetery to honor those who died while crossing the…

Las Palmas Swap Meet reopens in Calexico

September 16, 2020 12:12 PM Alexandra Rangel

Hundreds of vendors are back in business now that the local swap meet has…

El Centro Sector arrests sex offender near border

September 16, 2020 10:05 AM Sumiko Keil

A sex offender is arrested near downtown…

City of El Centro moves forward with reopening plans

September 15, 2020 9:31 PM Lisa Sturgis

The City of El Centro announced Tuesday evening it will move forward with it’s reopening plans. …

Border wall protests on sacred burial grounds continue

September 15, 2020 8:33 AM Gianella Ghiglino

The Kumeyaay nation continues to protest the construction of the border wall. Their daily efforts however are now being met with resistance.…

Border agents seize meth and heroin at Highway 86 immigration checkpoint

September 15, 2020 6:48 AM Sumiko Keil

The El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents keep getting meth and heroin off the streets.…

Calexico woman arrested for allegedly stabbing boyfriend

September 14, 2020 12:36 PM Alexandra Rangel

Calexico woman behind bars after allegedly stabbing her…

Thrift stores struggle despite re-opening

September 14, 2020 1:00 PM Gianella Ghiglino

The Woman Haven of Imperial Valley is still operating on regular hours but with restrictions.…

Picacho Road Bridge to close for repairs

September 14, 2020 1:17 PM Steven Talamantes

Picacho Road Bridge will be closed from September 21 through October 12 for maintenance…

California governor signs bill changing sex offender law

September 12, 2020 4:32 PM Steven Talamantes

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that would allow judges discretion to decide whether an adult should register as a sex offender for…

Border Patrol agents find meth stashed in cereal boxes in Calexico

September 11, 2020 1:20 PM Sumiko Keil, Jenny Day

Border Patrol agents discover meth in hidden cereal…

NAF El Centro honors those who lost their lives on 9/11

September 11, 2020 12:48 PM Gianella Ghiglino

The Naval Air Force in El Centro held a memorial to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11.…

Imperial Valley honors lives lost on 9/11

September 11, 2020 1:39 PM Alexandra Rangel

The anniversary of September 11, 2001, looks a lot different this year amidst the coronavirus pandemic. However, community members are still doing…

Families continue to protest for prisoners’ rights

September 10, 2020 12:14 PM Gianella Ghiglino

For the past six months, inmates were not allowed to see their families.…

U.S. Attorney General announces results of major methamphetamine operation

September 10, 2020 7:05 PM Lisa Sturgis

U.S. Attorney General William Barr joined top Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) officials in Phoenix on Thursday to reveal the results of an intensive…

Hundreds arrested, 28,000 pounds of meth seized in Operation Crystal Shield

September 10, 2020 1:33 PM Sumiko Keil, Jenny Day

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s San Diego Field Division Agents made countless arrests, seized thousand pounds of methamphetamine and many…

Brain in a jar found near Calexico East Port of Entry

September 10, 2020 1:47 PM Sumiko Keil, Jenny Day

Mexicali police make strange discovery Thursday…